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Texas Chip Is Too Hot

by Don Mooney A subsidiary of the Hershey Company said it was pulling the extraordinarily spicy chip “out of an abundance of caution” following the death of a teenager whose family said he had died after eating one. Sept. 9, 2023 Paqui, an Austin, Texas-based chip company famous for its […]

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Political Rumblings In Tarrant County District 8?

Former district 8 director Jazzmen Tate(l) Councilman Chris Nettles and current district director Sally Matzen(r) during happier times. We bring to your attention a significant and consequential event—an impactful recall campaign aimed at reshaping the future of our cherished district. With the utmost dedication to civic engagement, we proudly introduce […]

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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in SA for Brics summit

Xi’s attendance flags importance of the Brics summit that will discuss the expansion of the bloc and reform of global financial institutions 21 AUGUST 2023 – 23:46 HAJRA OMARJEE Support our award-winning journalism.The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers. Chinese President Xi […]

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Texan Shines On World Stage

Sha’Carri Richardson, of the United States, spreads her arms as he crosses the line to win the women’s 100 meter final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos by Don Mooney August 21, 2023 Memphis, TN—Listed as a 5-1 underdog in her […]

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Texas could get a 205-mph bullet train zipping between Houston and Dallas

The proposed electric railway line could travel 240 miles in under 90 minutes for over 6 million passengers per year. BY ANDREW PAUL | PUBLISHED AUG 10, 2023 4:00 PM EDT Japan’s bullet trains could finally be coming to America. DEPOSIT PHOTOS A new high-speed railway system inspired by Japanese bullet trains could someday carry commuters between Houston […]